--- slug: "ccgg-project-creator-skill" source_type: "readme" source_url: "https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/DaronVee/ccgg-project-creator-skill@master/README.md" repo: "https://github.com/DaronVee/ccgg-project-creator-skill" source_file: "README.md" branch: "master" --- # CCGG Project Creator Skill A production-ready Claude Code skill for creating structured business operation projects with automated integration, dependency tracking, and multi-phase project management. ## What This Skill Does The **Project Creator** skill automates the creation of new projects in your business operations system, ensuring every project includes: - **Parent System Integration**: Automatic operations logging, strategic alignment validation, and cross-project intelligence - **Dependency Tracking**: YAML-based dependency metadata for blocking tasks, downstream impacts, and parallel work - **Multi-Phase Support**: Optional phase tracking for projects requiring validation, testing, and refinement cycles - **Active Projects Index**: Lightweight index entries for cross-project queries and pattern recognition - **Coordination Hubs**: For complex projects with multiple dependencies and integration requirements ## Author **Daron Vener** Creator of CCGG (Claude Code for Growing Businesses) [CCGG Skool Community](https://www.skool.com/ccgg) ## Installation ### Quick Install (One Command) ```bash /plugin marketplace add DaronVee/ccgg-project-creator-skill /plugin install project-creator@DaronVee/ccgg-project-creator-skill ``` ### Alternative: Manual Installation 1. Clone this repository: ```bash git clone https://github.com/DaronVee/ccgg-project-creator-skill.git ``` 2. Install the skill: ```bash /plugin add ~/ccgg-project-creator-skill/project-creator ``` ## Usage Once installed, trigger the skill by saying: - "Create new project in my business operations" - "Initialize new incubator project" - "Set up project structure for [project-name]" - "Add new sub-project" The skill will guide you through a conversational workflow to gather: - Project name and purpose - Key deliverables - Dependencies (blocking, downstream, parallel) - Complexity level (simple vs. complex) - Multi-phase structure (if applicable) ## What Gets Created ### Every Project Includes 1. **CLAUDE.md** - Project-specific guidance with: - Parent System Integration (operations logging, strategic alignment) - Project structure and boundaries - Success criteria - Multi-phase tracking section (if applicable) 2. **README.md** - Quick start guide with context and deliverables 3. **Active Projects Index Entry** - Lightweight index file with: - YAML metadata (status, dependencies, strategic alignment) - Current status summary - Quick access links 4. **PHASE_TRACKER.md** (if multi-phase) - Phase management with: - Phase timeline and completion criteria - Proactive reminder logic - Success definitions per phase 5. **Coordination Hub/** (if complex project) - Integration files: - PROJECT_DEPENDENCIES.md (upstream/downstream tracking) - INTEGRATION_CHECKLIST.md (pre-requisites and handoffs) - OUTPUT_LIBRARY.md (deliverable catalog) ### Project Types Supported **Simple Projects** (default): - Self-contained work - Standalone deliverables - Minimal coordination needs - Examples: Research projects, single-purpose tools, content creation **Complex Projects** (with coordination): - Depends on outputs from other projects - Multiple projects depend on this project - Strategic planning affecting multiple areas - Examples: Pricing strategy, product launches, system integrations ## Key Features ### 1. Dependency Tracking (NEW) Every project captures dependencies in YAML format: ```yaml dependencies: blocks: ["pricing-model", "clarity-catalog"] # Must complete first blocked_by: ["onboarding-updates", "vsl-rewrite"] # Waiting for this related_parallel: ["youtube-content"] # Connected, not blocking ``` Benefits: - Daily roadmaps auto-categorize READY vs BLOCKED tasks - Completing project X surfaces what's now unblocked - Critical path visibility (which task blocks most work?) ### 2. Multi-Phase Project Support Skill analyzes project descriptions for phase indicators: - Keywords: "validate", "test", "feedback", "iterate", "production" - Complex deliverables requiring staged rollout - Integration with existing systems If detected, suggests 3-phase structure: - **Phase 1**: Setup & Test / MVP / Research - **Phase 2**: Validation & Refinement / Production Rollout - **Phase 3**: Institutionalize / Scale / Deploy Proactive reminders during weekly reviews ensure phases don't get forgotten. ### 3. Parent System Integration All projects include mechanisms for: - **Operations Logging**: Auto-log CREATE, UPDATE, COMPLETE actions to central log - **Strategic Alignment**: Validate against business goals (OOBG, unique vehicle, avatars) - **Cross-Project Intelligence**: Search related projects, identify reusable components - **Index Sync**: Keep Active Projects Index current with project status ### 4. Validation & Quality Control Built-in validation ensures: - All required sections present in CLAUDE.md - Template variables replaced (no `{{PLACEHOLDER}}` remaining) - Operations log entry created - Index file properly structured - Coordination Hub files included (if complex) ## Templates Included All templates are in the `templates/` folder: - **CLAUDE_SIMPLE.md** - Standard project guidance - **CLAUDE_COMPLEX.md** - Complex project with coordination patterns - **README.md** - Project overview structure - **PROJECT_INDEX.md** - Active Projects Index entry - **PHASE_TRACKER_TEMPLATE.md** - Multi-phase tracking - **coordination/PROJECT_DEPENDENCIES.md** - Dependency mapping - **coordination/INTEGRATION_CHECKLIST.md** - Integration validation - **coordination/OUTPUT_LIBRARY.md** - Deliverable catalog ## Scripts Included - **validate_project.py** - Validates all mechanisms implemented (Python, recommended) - **validate_project.sh** - Validates all mechanisms implemented (Bash, legacy) ## Use Cases ### Scenario 1: Simple Research Project **Example**: "Research Dream 100 strategies" Creates: - Standard structure with PARENT SYSTEM INTEGRATION - README with research deliverables checklist - Index entry with strategic alignment - Time: 10-15 minutes ### Scenario 2: Complex Strategic Project **Example**: "Design pricing strategy and offer ladder" Creates: - Complex structure with Coordination Hub - Dependency mapping to upstream projects (frameworks, models) - Dependency mapping to downstream projects (onboarding, retention) - Integration checklists for handoffs - Time: 20-30 minutes ### Scenario 3: Multi-Phase System Build **Example**: "Create metrics tracking system with testing and validation phases" Creates: - 3-phase tracker (Setup & Test → Validation → Institutionalize) - Weekly reminder logic - Phase completion criteria - Automatic transition prompts - Time: 20-30 minutes ## Requirements - Claude Code installed - Business operations workspace with: - `Active Projects/` folder structure - `Project Memory/Active Projects Index/` for indices - `operations_log.txt` for logging - Root `CLAUDE.md` with system mechanisms ## Documentation See the skill's `SKILL.md` for complete workflow documentation, including: - Step-by-step project creation workflow - Complexity assessment criteria - Template variable reference - Validation checklist - Common scenarios ## Support - **Issues**: [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/DaronVee/ccgg-project-creator-skill/issues) - **Community**: [CCGG Skool Community](https://www.skool.com/ccgg) - **Email**: support@ccggskool.com ## Version History **v1.0.0** (2025-11-17) - Initial public release - Simple and complex project support - Multi-phase project tracking - Dependency tracking integration - Full PARENT SYSTEM INTEGRATION enforcement - Automated validation with Python script - Coordination Hub for complex projects ## License MIT License - See LICENSE file for details ## Credits Built with [Skills Factory](https://github.com/anthropics/skills) methodology to ensure production-ready quality. --- **Created by Daron Vener** | [CCGG Community](https://www.skool.com/ccgg) | [GitHub](https://github.com/DaronVee)